# Western Washington University: Theatre (bachelor's)

Bellingham, WA. IPEDS 237011, CIP 50.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/western-washington-university/majors/theatre

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $24,258
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $40,616 (U.S. median for this major: $40,085 across 251 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $20,500 (U.S. median $25,000)
- Rank in WA: 3 of 4 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (4 colleges, $42,538): -$1,922
- Versus the U.S. median: +$531

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.43 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $40,616 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $12,915 | $57,213 | more than 20 years |
| 30-48k | $14,147 | $62,671 | more than 20 years |
| 48-75k | $17,539 | $77,698 | more than 20 years |
| 75-110k | $24,301 | $107,653 | more than 20 years |
| 110k+ | $27,984 | $123,969 | more than 20 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Theatre at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Puget Sound | $46,791 | not reported | $38,394 | 68% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $44,459 | $24,125 | $19,589 | 69% |
| Western Washington University | $40,616 | $20,500 | $21,193 | 65% |
| Central Washington University | $33,800 | $24,752 | $18,476 | 54% |

## Careers
- Producers and Directors (SOC 27-2012): median wage $92,220 Bellingham, WA, $81,550 WA, $90,360 U.S.; U.S. jobs 4% by 2035
- Writers and Authors (SOC 27-3043): median wage $62,290 Bellingham, WA, $85,700 WA, $76,910 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.3% by 2035
- Fashion Designers (SOC 27-1022): median wage not reported Bellingham, WA, $82,030 WA, $80,960 U.S.; U.S. jobs 0.1% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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